Senior benefits in Uvalde County, Texas

Uvalde County's CEAP is delivered through Community Council of South Central Texas (CCSCT). CEAP provides utility bill payment assistance for electric, gas, and propane; energy crisis assistance; and energy education. Eligibility at 150% FPL. Apply at https://www.ccsct.org/program/utility-assistance/ or by calling 830-379-9415. South Texas hot climate makes cooling-crisis assistance especially relevant.

Estimated bill savings: $200–$1,600 a year

Uvalde County operates a referral-and-coordination emergency aid framework: (1) CCSCT or other CEAP subrecipient (830-379-9415); (2) MRGDC AAA for senior services (830-876-3533); (3) Uvalde County CIHCP / Val Verde Regional / Uvalde Memorial for healthcare (830-278-3318); (4) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Laredo or San Antonio; (5) Salvation Army Del Rio or Uvalde. Dial 211 for general referrals.

Estimated bill savings: $100–$1,800 a year

Uvalde Memorial Hospital (UMH) is the principal hospital in Uvalde County and the regional referral hospital for the Middle Rio Grande region. UMH provided over $23 million in charity care in 2020 and receives approximately $500,000 per year designated for charity care. UMH provides care to patients meeting criteria under their charity care policy without charge or at discounted rates. Apply through UMH Patient Financial Services. Uvalde County also operates a CIHCP under Texas H&S Code Chapter 61 (21% FPL) for residents requiring county-administered indigent healthcare beyond UMH's charity care. Apply via UMH at umhtx.org or Uvalde County at 830-278-3318.

Estimated bill savings: $1,500–$30,000 a year

In this county: UMH provided $23M+ in charity care in 2020 — distinctive among rural TX hospitals modeled. Uvalde County CIHCP at 21% FPL is supplemental.

MRGDC AAA serves Uvalde County seniors age 60+ and their caregivers as part of its 9-county Middle Rio Grande border region. Services include Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals, Care Coordination, Caregiver Support, Benefits Counseling (HICAP/SHIP Medicare), Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and ADRC intake. Apply by calling MRGDC AAA at 830-876-3533. Office: 307 W Nopal Street, Carrizo Springs TX 78834.

Estimated service value: $1,200–$4,500 a year

Middle Rio Grande Transit is the demand-response rural public transit serving Uvalde County, operated by MRGDC. The region includes the Texas-Mexico border cities of Eagle Pass (Maverick), Del Rio (Val Verde), and Crystal City (Zavala). Demand-response service requires advance reservation. Senior fares are typically reduced. Apply for transit through MRGDC at 830-876-3533.

Estimated service value: $100–$1,500 a year